Linear is elegant. BIK Labs is complete.
Linear is the best PM for human teams. Clean, fast, opinionated. We respect it. We used it. But Linear was designed for humans moving cards. It has no CRM, no fiscal module, no BYOA. Linear AI summarizes. BIK Labs AI executes. Three layers: BIA (conversational, executes actions), Internal Agents (full LLM with workspace context), BYOA (your IDE connected via MCP). In 2026, your team is humans + agents. Your PM should know both.
| Feature | BIK Labs | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| AI Agents | Three layers: BIA (conversational), Internal Agents (full LLM, auto-provisioned), BYOA (IDE via MCP). Agents execute. | Linear AI summarizes and generates. No autonomous execution. |
| CRM | Built-in. Pipeline, contacts, deals. | None. |
| Wiki | Integrated. Real-time. Linked to work items. | None. |
| Flexible vocabulary | Spaces adapt to domain — software, consulting, ops. Your terminology. | Fixed: workspace > team > project. |
| EU AI Act | Art. 50 native. Audit trail. Human oversight gates. | No. |
| Gates | Human approval for AI work. Configurable per agent and workflow. | No AI governance. |
| Pricing | Free unlimited members. Pro 12 €/seat. Agents free. | Free 250 issues. $8/seat/mo. |
| Self-hosted | Roadmap 2026 | No |
| Speed | Fast | Excellent. The fastest. Acknowledged. |
| Mobile | Web responsive | Native apps. Linear advantage. |
Why teams choose BIK Labs
CRM + agents + wiki all integrated
Linear is perfect for product teams. BIK Labs covers product, CRM, wiki, and agents — all in one workspace. No integrations needed.
Three AI layers, not features
BIA is a conversational assistant that executes actions. Internal Agents handle non-code work with full LLM and workspace context. BYOA connects Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex via MCP. Linear has no equivalent.
Built-in CRM
If your team doesn't just build but also sells, you need CRM. Linear doesn't have it. No competitor does.
Wiki and documentation
Linear has no wiki. BIK Labs has a rich-text editor with real-time collaboration and work item linking.
EU AI Act compliant
No PM competitor offers EU AI Act compliance. BIK Labs has Art. 50 provenance, human oversight gates, and 5-year audit trail.
Portfolios with Gantt
Strategic cross-project visibility with goals that Linear doesn't offer at this level.
Migrate from Linear
Export
Export issues from Linear in CSV.
Import
BIK Labs maps statuses, labels, cycles, and assignments.
Configure
Connect agents, CRM, and adjust your workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Is BIK Labs as fast as Linear?
Yes. Next.js 16, TanStack Query, optimistic updates. Speed is a design principle.
Do you have an API?
Full REST API + MCP server. Integration with any tool via API.
Why is BIK Labs BYOA instead of having its own agent?
In 2026, every team has its own AI stack. One uses Claude Code, another Cursor, another Codex. Forcing ONE vendor agent is like forcing ONE code editor. BIK Labs doesn't compete with your agent — it gives it infrastructure: queue, metrics, gates.
Can I use Linear and BIK Labs at the same time?
Yes, but it doesn't make much sense. BIK Labs covers everything Linear does plus CRM, wiki, portfolios with Gantt, and BYOA agents. Migration from Linear is straightforward via CSV.
What's the real savings of switching from Linear?
Linear Business costs $14/user for Skills and automations, plus external tools for CRM and wiki. BIK Labs Pro: 12 €/seat all included. Agents don't count as seats. For a team of 15, you go from $210/mo + extras to 18 €0/mo with CRM, wiki, and AI agents included.